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#251
#251
Alright, I have decided to buy some "game improvement" irons. I have only been playing twice a year but now that I have moved and have a golf course 1/2 mile from my driveway I am going to try and play more. I have been playing some 1996 TM burner blades and I think something newer will help me out. I am considering TM RAC OS2's, Mizuno MX17's, or Adams Idea A2's (although I am not a fan of "hybrid" irons so I will probably choose between the first 2). Anybody have any experience with the TM's or MIZU's?
 
#252
#252
I used the TM RAC's as a rental set. I liked them but was swinging good that day. No experience with the Mizunos - make sure they fit your game. MZ has some very good clubs but some are designed for very good golfers.

Typically, terms like over-sized or cavity back are the forgiving clubs. Blades, forged (sometimes), workable are terms that are associated with better golfers.
 
#256
#256
cotton said:
I play the Mizuno MX series and like them.
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Technically, I play MX 23s, but I think all of the MX irons are virtually identical with the possible exception of the color "Mizuno" is written in. Anyway, Mizuno makes very good irons, and you won't go wrong with them.

On a side note, I kind of like quoting myself. It is sort of like looking in a mirror only to see the reflection of you looking in the mirror in another mirror.
 
#258
#258
vol_in_ar said:
Have you tried any the square head drivers?
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I haven't. I've had a hard enough time getting used to hitting with a 460cc head shaped like it is supposed to be shaped. The results on the range so far have been good, but in the back of my mind I still feel like I am swinging a pumpkin on a string.
 
#259
#259
volinbham said:
I used the TM RAC's as a rental set. I liked them but was swinging good that day. No experience with the Mizunos - make sure they fit your game. MZ has some very good clubs but some are designed for very good golfers.

Typically, terms like over-sized or cavity back are the forgiving clubs. Blades, forged (sometimes), workable are terms that are associated with better golfers.
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I am using blades now, and I hit them well when I am swinging well so I am kind of torn on which way to go. I know blades are meant for stronger players but I guess I figure I am using them now but they are 10+ years old so even a newer blade should help me out. I like being able to work the ball, and I don't think I would like not really getting the feedback that blades offer. I just bought a RAC Sand wedge because I needed one and I found it in very good condition for $15 so I am going to play around with it this afternoon and see how it goes. I am not sure if hitting a sand wedge will give me a good Idea of how the set would play though.
 
#260
#260
cotton said:
Technically, I play MX 23s, but I think all of the MX irons are virtually identical with the possible exception of the color "Mizuno" is written in. Anyway, Mizuno makes very good irons, and you won't go wrong with them.

On a side note, I kind of like quoting myself. It is sort of like looking in a mirror only to see the reflection of you looking in the mirror in another mirror.
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Are the MX23's very forgiving?
 
#261
#261
holdemvol said:
I am using blades now, and I hit them well when I am swinging well so I am kind of torn on which way to go. I know blades are meant for stronger players but I guess I figure I am using them now but they are 10+ years old so even a newer blade should help me out. I like being able to work the ball, and I don't think I would like not really getting the feedback that blades offer. I just bought a RAC Sand wedge because I needed one and I found it in very good condition for $15 so I am going to play around with it this afternoon and see how it goes. I am not sure if hitting a sand wedge will give me a good Idea of how the set would play though.
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If you are a ball striker blades are fine. Hackers like myself need a little forgiveness.
 
#262
#262
Lexvol said:
If you are a ball striker blades are fine. s like myself need a little forgiveness.
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That's the problem. I don't play enough to be consistent with my irons. I am going to try to play more because I moved across the street from a Palmer course, so I should be able to play more often.
 
#263
#263
I think the feel of blades is a little overrated now. With the exception of Pings, most of the nicer cavity backs allow you to feel the ball pretty well. I was never comfortable with the Pings, and I do understand exactly what you are saying.
 
#264
#264
Lexvol said:
I think the feel of blades is a little ove now. With the exception of Pings, most of the nicer cavity backs allow you to feel the ball pretty well. I was never comfortable with the Pings, and I do understand exactly what you are saying.
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I think I should just grab a set of game improvement irons (probably Mizuno MX17's after reading reviews) because in reality with a job that demands 50-60 hours of my time a week and 2 kids I will probably never be able to play enough to "need" blades. By the way I had a set of Pings eye 2's a few years back and couldn't hit them to save my life. What type of ball are you playing?
 
#265
#265
holdemvol said:
I think I should just grab a set of game improvement irons (probably Mizuno MX17's after reading reviews) because in reality with a job that demands 50-60 hours of my time a week and 2 kids I will probably never be able to play enough to "need" blades. By the way I had a set of Pings eye 2's a few years back and couldn't hit them to save my life. What type of ball are you playing?
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I play Pro Vs typically. When I am not in the mood to spend 45 bucks a pop I really like the Maxfli Revolution. I found a Pinnacle Exception on a course and I liked the way it felt. Last season I actually found a deal at a local sporting goods store. I bought three dozen "refurbished" pro vs for $36 bones. They lasted all season, and into this spring.
 
#266
#266
Lexvol said:
I play Pro Vs typically. When I am not in the mood to spend 45 bucks a pop I really like the Maxfli Revolution. I found a Pinnacle Exception on a course and I liked the way it felt.
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I have been pretty fortunate as of late. My local course has a rather large creek that runs through it. My Father got permission to fish it and he walks it in waders, picking up balls along the way. Just this year he has given me about 4 dozen pro V's that he found.
 
#267
#267
holdemvol said:
I have been pretty fortunate as of late. My local course has a rather large creek that runs through it. My Father got permission to fish it and he walks it in waders, picking up balls along the way. Just this year he has given me about 4 dozen pro V's that he found.
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It seems irresponsible to pay for the darn things, but they feel so good.
 
#268
#268
Lexvol said:
It seems irresponsible to pay for the darn things, but they feel so good.
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I usually play Pro V1x's but the other ball I like is the Calloway HX Hot..

I too have been fairly fortunate in finding golf balls, I typically play first thing Saturday and Sunday mornings, and there's several spots where I can ususally find 3-4 balls.

I usually leave the course with 10-14. I have a rubbermaid container in my garage with about 500-600 balls.
 
#269
#269
Lexvol said:
I play Pro Vs typically. When I am not in the mood to spend 45 bucks a pop I really like the Maxfli Revolution. I found a Pinnacle Exception on a course and I liked the way it felt. Last season I actually found a deal at a local sporting goods store. I bought three dozen "refurbished" pro vs for $36 bones. They lasted all season, and into this spring.
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I bought 4 dozen Pro V's off of Ebay (used of course) for $1 per. I've heard there are some sellers repainting non-Pro V's but these certainly appear legit. Lot's of them are logo balls. The seller lives in SC on one of the golf courses - I guess he collects what comes in his yard and what he finds walking the course.

The best deals are naturally found after the season - my buddy routinely gets them for less than $1 per.
 
#270
#270
How important are grips? I'm starting to get the idea that grips would help me tremendously. My 3rd generation Dunlops have probably never been regripped.

For this weekend's round, I am borrowing a set of clubs from a friend that I've used before and love. TaylorMade woods and Calloway irons. The irons are gripped with Lamkin grips, and I love the feel of those.

How important are good grips, and where does Lamkin rank?
 
#272
#272
VolinArizona said:
How important are good grips, and where does Lamkin rank?
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Fit is probably more important than type. Type and comfort are personal preferrence and don't affect the swing that much (assuming they don't slip.) Fit can make a huge difference; my current set has 1/16th" larger than standard, and it amazing how much such a small change creates a difference in feel and, more importantly, proper grip.
 
#273
#273
Lexvol said:
I play Pro Vs typically. When I am not in the mood to spend 45 bucks a pop I really like the Maxfli Revolution. I found a Pinnacle Exception on a course and I liked the way it felt. Last season I actually found a deal at a local sporting goods store. I bought three dozen "refurbished" pro vs for $36 bones. They lasted all season, and into this spring.
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Pro-Vs are great, but obviously very expensive. I liked the version from a couple of years ago, very soft feel to the strike. The new ones I buy seem rock hard. Not Topflight covers mind you, but missing that same soft feel as the first ones I bought, it seems.

I often play the Noodle (no jokes please)by Maxfli. A year ago I was hitting Precepts and loved those but I can't seem to find them around anymore.

There's a reason Pinnacles are $16 a dozen at your pro shop, by the way. Like hitting a concrete ball.
 
#274
#274
lawgator1 said:
Pro-Vs are great, but obviously very expensive. I liked the version from a couple of years ago, very soft feel to the strike. The new ones I buy seem rock hard. Not Topflight covers mind you, but missing that same soft feel as the first ones I bought, it seems.

I often play the Noodle (no jokes please)by Maxfli. A year ago I was hitting Precepts and loved those but I can't seem to find them around anymore.

There's a reason Pinnacles are $16 a dozen at your pro shop, by the way. Like hitting a concrete ball.
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I played the pinnacle exception by accident, and found it to be softer than a Top Rock. Noodles are pretty soft, and not bad around greens.
 
#275
#275
VolinArizona said:
How important are grips? I'm starting to get the idea that grips would help me tremendously. My 3rd generation Dunlops have probably never been regripped.

For this weekend's round, I am borrowing a set of clubs from a friend that I've used before and love. TaylorMade woods and Calloway irons. The irons are gripped with Lamkin grips, and I love the feel of those.

How important are good grips, and where does Lamkin rank?
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as mentioned before, grips are very important. Comfort is key. Lamkin, Golf Pride, or Wynn are some of the best brands out there. I prefer the traditional cord grip, but to each there own. As has been mentioned, right size is the most important. I play a standard grip. When you grip the club you want to make sure there is just a little bit of room between where your fingers come around and the base of your thumb. Too much room or if your fingers are touching your hands will create problems with your swing.
 
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